Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Tablets
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
Brand Names: Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Ortho Cyclen, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec, TriNessa, Mononessa.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate) is used for preventing pregnancy. Ortho Tri–Cyclen pills may be used to regulate menstrual cycle or to treat symptoms of menopause. ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is a low-dose birth control pill you take every day.
Drug Uses
Ortho Tri–Cyclen Pill contains a combination of 2 hormones, a progestin and an estrogen, which is used for preventing pregnancy. They also cause changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills have been shown to help make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. It is also used to treat severe acne. In clinical tests, it has been clinically proven to help reduce mild to moderate acne nearly nine out of ten women saw improvements in their skin.
How Taken
Most products contain a 21-day supply of pills containing the active ingredients. Some products contain an additional 7 pills containing iron or inactive ingredients to be taken during the week of menstruation; this reduces the chance of missing the first day of the next cycle. Most products are to be started on the first Sunday after you start your period or on the first day of your period. You may need to ask your health care provider which day you should start your packet.
Ortho Tri–Cyclen comes in tablets to take orally. The correct way to take ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is to take one pill each day, at the same time each day. Pick a time that’s convenient and easy for you to remember. Taking this medication after your evening meal or at bedtime may help if you have nausea, stomach upset or headache with birth control pills. No matter what dosing schedule you use, it is very important that you take ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN at the same time each day, 24 hours apart. Start with the first tablet in the pack, and take them in the correct order. Do not skip any doses. Pregnancy is more likely if you miss pills.
Most pill pack contain 21 pills with active medication. Some products may also contain 7 pills to be taken during the week of menstruation. Take one active pill once daily for 21 days. You should have your period during the fourth week of the cycle. After you have taken the last tablet in the pack or gone 7 days without taking an tablet, start a new pack the next day. If this is the first time you are using birth control pill take the first tablet in the pack on the first Sunday following the beginning of your menstrual period or on the first day of your period. If your period begins on a Sunday, begin taking ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO on that day.
How Taken
Most products contain a 21-day supply of pills containing the active ingredients. Some products contain an additional 7 pills containing iron or inactive ingredients to be taken during the week of menstruation; this reduces the chance of missing the first day of the next cycle. Most products are to be started on the first Sunday after you start your period or on the first day of your period. You may need to ask your health care provider which day you should start your packet.
Ortho Tri–Cyclen comes in tablets to take orally. The correct way to take ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is to take one pill each day, at the same time each day. Pick a time that’s convenient and easy for you to remember. Taking this medication after your evening meal or at bedtime may help if you have nausea, stomach upset or headache with birth control pills. No matter what dosing schedule you use, it is very important that you take ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN at the same time each day, 24 hours apart. Start with the first tablet in the pack, and take them in the correct order. Do not skip any doses. Pregnancy is more likely if you miss pills.
Most pill pack contain 21 pills with active medication. Some products may also contain 7 pills to be taken during the week of menstruation. Take one active pill once daily for 21 days. You should have your period during the fourth week of the cycle. After you have taken the last tablet in the pack or gone 7 days without taking an tablet, start a new pack the next day. If this is the first time you are using birth control pill take the first tablet in the pack on the first Sunday following the beginning of your menstrual period or on the first day of your period. If your period begins on a Sunday, begin taking ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO on that day.
Missed Dose
If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember and take the next pill at your regular time. You may have to take 2 pills in 1 day.It is advised to use a backup method of contraception such as condoms or spermicide for the next 7 days after a pill is missed. If you miss more than 1 dose of Ortho Tri–Cyclen, contact your doctor for further instructions. You may need to use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms). If you are not sure about how to handle Missed Doses of Ortho Tri–Cyclen, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms) until you talk with your doctor. If you miss two tablets in a row, take the two missed tablets or with your next regularly scheduled dose (three totals).
It’s important to note that if you miss 2 or more pills in a row, you could become pregnant if you have sex in the next 7 days, so you need to use a backup method of birth control. If you miss three tablets in a row, throw away the package and start a new package of Ortho Tri–Cyclen on the 7th day after the last day you took a pill.
It’s important to note that if you miss 2 or more pills in a row, you could become pregnant if you have sex in the next 7 days, so you need to use a backup method of birth control. If you miss three tablets in a row, throw away the package and start a new package of Ortho Tri–Cyclen on the 7th day after the last day you took a pill.
Storage
Store Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo oral at room temperature, between 59-86 degrees F (between 15-30 degrees C), away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from children and pets.
Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Smoking cigarettes cigarettes/using tobacco while using Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo increases your risk of heart problems, stroke and high blood pressure. The risk of heart problems increases with age especially in women over 36 and with frequent smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day). Ortho Tri–Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol, norgestimate) may be less effective if you have diarrhea or you are vomiting for any reason. Taking antibiotics or anticonvulsants while you are using Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo may decrease the effectiveness of Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, surgery (that includes dental surgery), emergency care, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Ortho Tri-Cyclen may cause a patchy darkening of the skin on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen. Consult your doctor about use of sunscreens and protective clothing. Do not use Ortho Tri–Cyclen Lo if you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. This drug passes into breast milk and can reduce lactation. It is not recommended to use Ortho Tri–Cyclen Lo if you are breast feeding as it may harm the baby.
The Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Side Effects
The Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Side Effects
Some of the Possible Side Effects are- nausea, vomiting, bleeding between menstrual periods, breast tenderness, or weight change. These symptoms might go away during treatment, however you should let your doctor know about them. Contact your doctor if persistent or recurrent abnormal vaginal bleeding occurs, a missed menstrual period, dizziness or fainting, swelling of fingers or ankles, headache, or difficulty wearing contact lenses. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sharp or crushing chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden severe headache or leg pain, yellow skin or eyes, changes in vision, numbness of an arm or leg, or severe stomach pain.
Severe side effects are relatively rare in women who are healthy and do not smoke while they are taking oral contraceptives. Some of the Possible Side Effects are: nausea and vomiting, change in appetite, headache, nervousness, depression, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, vaginal infections, and allergic reactions. If any of these side effects bother you, call your healthcare professional. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur:
• changes in vaginal bleeding (continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods)
• problem wearing contact lenses
• swelling of of fingers or ankles
• patches on the skin (melasma)
• unwanted facial/body hair
• weight changes (gain or loss)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention: breast tenderness, mild stomach upset, mood changes, anxiety, increased sensitivity to sun or ultraviolet light, frustration, increased or decreased appetite, skin rash, acne, or brown spots on the skin, tiredness.
Severe side effects are relatively rare in women who are healthy and do not smoke while they are taking oral contraceptives. Some of the Possible Side Effects are: nausea and vomiting, change in appetite, headache, nervousness, depression, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, vaginal infections, and allergic reactions. If any of these side effects bother you, call your healthcare professional. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur:
• changes in vaginal bleeding (continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods)
• problem wearing contact lenses
• swelling of of fingers or ankles
• patches on the skin (melasma)
• unwanted facial/body hair
• weight changes (gain or loss)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention: breast tenderness, mild stomach upset, mood changes, anxiety, increased sensitivity to sun or ultraviolet light, frustration, increased or decreased appetite, skin rash, acne, or brown spots on the skin, tiredness.
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